1954 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1980 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 200 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mazda Cosmo (151 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca. 1980 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1954 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1954 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 AC Aceca | 1980 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |
